Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a U.S. provider of postsecondary career training for high school graduates and working adults. Through its Campus Operations and Transitional segments, the company offers associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in areas such as automotive technology, skilled trades, health science, and information technology. Its schools operate under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Nashville Auto-Diesel College names. Founded in 1946, Lincoln Educational Services is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and its common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker LINC.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-LINC
$23.43
-7.6% Downside
Fair
$50.20
97.9% Upside
Bargain
Good
0.0%
November 9, 2026
35.3x
4.0x
1.4x
804.8 M
989.6 M
22.1%
87.6%
3.1
107.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$23.43

Estimated downside of 7.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$22.63

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$7.98

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

Comps Fair Value

$24.24

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$50.20

Analysts imply upside of 97.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 6 available valuation references for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

570.8 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

595 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

60.637 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

76.5 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-3.22

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.1

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

107.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 9, 2026

Days to Earnings

52

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 4 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 4
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$23.43
Estimated downside 7.6%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 7.6%
Analyst Target
$50.20
Implied upside 97.9%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is $23.43. This implies an estimated downside of 7.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 7.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is $50.20. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 97.9%.

The current financial health read for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is November 9, 2026.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC).

The current P/E ratio listed for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is 35.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Lincoln Educational Services is 804.8 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Lincoln Educational Services is 989.6 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Lincoln Educational Services is NASDAQ-LINC, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ-LINC) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Lincoln Educational Services is 22.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Lincoln Educational Services is 87.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.